The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-04-14

place. is in a fiourishing condition and has live
membership OF 40. The officers Commander,
+. r. Edwards; 5. V. g.. G. II. Truman; J. V. C.,
n Bone; q NJ Rosert Chateld IVA Adt, d ,; b:
@ D., Il. j. Davidson; o. c., John Coleman; =.
NJ, VIM. RAINY q. NJ. s., 5. X. Hastings.
OREGON
II. A Davis, Huntington: Joe Hooker Post, No.
20. gave Campfire on the 18th inst, IL being the
anniversary OF the firing on Fort Sumter.
PENNSYLVANIA
General Orders, No. 5, issued nj Philadelphia, by
order Of Samuel Harper, Department Commander
Thomas j. Stewart A. A. G.-contain the follow
ing: The Headquarters of this Department have
been removed from 1902 Chestnut street To No. 1910
Chestnut street, where all communications VIII be
addressed. Since the issue of General Orders, No
"A. dated Jan. 81, lsS7, the following Posts have
been mustered: Alfred Shiblcr. No. 1l9. at Greens
borough. Greene County, March 49, lSS9. by James
B Morris, Commander OF Post No 40; James
Neill, Commander. - Post, No. Zls, nj West
Freedom, Clarion County, Jan. %. 1887, 10y A. T.
Pontius, Of Post No. 80: J. Il. Painter. Commander
Attention is again called 10 the necessity OF prompt
action in applying for headstones for unmarked
graves of soldiers sailors and marines IN city town
and village cemeteries and other burial places The
War Department has made arrangements for sup
plying all that may Ice required To the 30tn day of
June, lss7. Blanks on which application Is TO be
made have been supplied 10 the various Posts Ad-
ditional blanks can. however, he had upon applica-
ton TO these Headquarters. IL II earnestly hoped
that each officer and comrade will appreciate the
importance of this work, aud not only act promptly,
but see that the work is thoroughly done.
Asst AdJt-Gen. Thomas J. Stewart has decided
60 deliver the Grafton for Post No o. of Coatesvlle
on Memorial Day.
About 40 comrades of Post No "a accompanied
by band ofmusc, visited The Naval Post, OF Phila-
depha, on last Wednesday night. A Campfire was
kindled, with Past Post Commander Alexander
Ives OF Post "a presiding. Addresses were made
10y Comrades 4. &. kefer. Commander OF Post "a (;
Past Post Commanders James A. Clark and }. H.
Cooley, of the same Post; Junior Nice-Depariment
Commander VIM. J. Ferguson. Past Post Com
mander John Il. Mackie, William Summons and j.
A. Connolly, Commander of Post 400. The re-
maindcr of the program consisted of songs and reel
tations 10y numerous comrades light lunch was
INDUCED in after the Campfire.
The seventh anniversary Of Gen. Hector Tyndale
Post. No. 100, was celebrated on Monday evening"
April 4, in the Post hall Philadelphia. with Camp
fire. The program consiaed of comic and sentl-
mental songs 10y Messrs. John j. Mccoy. Samuel
Lewis, William Porter, A. l.. Leeds and Comrnde
Hoffman, Of Post No &C. and rectations by Com
rades Gilbert and Gates Of Post lGO, aud :. keath,
OF Post TO- The music for the occasion was rendered
by the Republic Band, under the leadership of
Frank J.. Couneen. After the. Campfire supper
was served.
Past COMMANDMENT. Chief Col. r. b Beath will
lecture on " The Yellowstone National Park, y illus
trated with Photographic views, displayed by
sciopticon in the hall OF Grant Post Ola Thursday
Application has been made 20 the Department
Headquarters for Post TO be located at Ciearville,
Bedford County, and one at Black Lick, Indiana
w. w. Myers NJ. D.. will probably be the orator
for Post No 400 on Memorial Day.
Post No. 81 Will have a Campfire on Aprll
Gen. lew Wallace delivered a lecture Friday
night before the Y. NJ. c. of Williamsport. After
the lecture n committee of Reno Post. No. Oh,
waited upon him and escorted him 10 their Post
room. where delightful reception was held.
Ellis Post. No. G. of Germaniown, with % men IN
line, accompanied 10y the Post Drum Corps, visited
liettie A. Jones Post No. IL, OF Marlborough, re-
Gently. The business of No u having been con-
cluded when the visitors arrived. Campfire was
started, with Commander w. III. Station, of Post No.
6. IA presiding officer. Among the many speakers
were w. Clark johnson. of Post No. II, Comrades
Manship. w. ID. BroadheAd, Thos. Why and Com
mander Station. Of Post G. aud I. ID. Lush, OF Post
u. An original poem by Comrade Bryan, entitled
The Grand Army Button" was acceptably rem
dered.
Ex-AdTtCen James w. La,ta will deliver the
Grafton for Taylor Post. No. 10, on Memorial Day,
in odd Fellows Cemetery. The Corinthian Quar-
tette will furnish the vocal music on the occasion.
POTOMAC
Kit Carson Post, No. . Washington. with its 42l
members. Is the banner Post in this Department.
Lincoln Post, No. s. comes next.
During the quarter ending March 81 there has
been an increase Of over 30 members in the De-
partment.
The Grand Army will occupy It's new quarters
In the Cornwell Building on May /.
RHODE ISLAND
The Department Of Rhode Island nc IFS recent
Encampment reports a membership of 2,25S in 20
Posts. Expended for charity, Sl2,192.2s.
WEST VIRGINIA.
George Il. Crawford Wellsburg: Pierpoint Post,
No. 9, held memorial services on Tuesday evening,
March -, in memory of its deceased comrades.
Rev. Reynolds of the NJ Il. Church. delivered the
address and a select choir of ladies and gentlemen
furnished appropriate music. The Post hall. re-
Gently renovated, WAS tastefully decorated. The
full seating capacity OF the hall taxed TO ac-
commodate visiting friends The exercises were
conducted as laid down in the Ritual, and were
well rendered. deep impression was made upon
all who witnessed the ceremonies, and had the
effect Of cementng the friendship of all loyal hearts
! toward the men who served their country ia the
dark days of ls6l65 This Post is the possessor Of
small fieldpiece, full rugged. j. W. Jacobs, late
Lieutenant, Co. &, LIST w Va. l.. A., IL engaged In
drilling "A company OF Sons of Veterans aged from
10 To II years, in the movements necessary 10 han
die the gun. They will be uniformed, aud will
manipulate the gun, instead of the old vets, Oh all
/ public occasions